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Hi, guys/girls.

I am REALLY a newbie when it comes to computers, so please bear ith me if I screw up now and then. Age has its deterents to smoothness.

Been involved in the 'gun fight' up here since 1969 and, although no longer active in the physical sense, have no compunctions against getting involved in sites like this in the political sense. In fact, being new, just discovered Gunnutz in Canada early this year and discovered this site today.

At this moment I am interested in finding some reliable defense loads for a Mod. 36, circa probably fifties/sixties. Excellent condition.

Any comments anyone may have would be welcomed.

Thank you, in advance -- and the name is Bill.
 
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I don't know about ammo in Canada but your 36 can shoot any standard .38 Special load and even a +P load used in moderation -- I use any good brand Hollow Point for home defense -- The standard loads have been proven performers for over 100 years -- I carried them for years as a police officer and never felt unarmed
 
If you're talking about handloads, this forum has a pretty active reloading section. A lot of knowledge there.

Welcome to the forum!
 
In my opinion.. you can't go wrong with any of the factory self defense loads.. Speer..Gold Dot.. Corbon..Rem. Golden Sabre.. etc.. just find one that your comfortable with..


Welcome to the forum..
Your Gonna like It Here!!:D
 
My favorite ammo is the 38 Spl. Speer Gold Dot, either the standard flavor or the Plus-P. I carry them both on and off duty and consider myself well protected. They are also some of the most accurate ammo I've ever used, in various calibers.
 
Hi Bill, and welcome! We would like to hear more about your Model 36. And it would be even better if you could post a picture.

Also, since the title of your thread is "Handloads..." I'd like to point you to the reloading area. There are some pretty savvy hombres hanging out there.
Reloading
 
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I would like to thank each of you who has responded to my query. At my age I have been familiar with various loads for a multitude of firearms, but since much has changed since 1969 I thought it best to look for some advice from those much younger and more in tune with today's products and their capabilities.

At one time I had 3 bench loaders up and running, plus one for shot shells (although I did not do too much of that) and dies for a multitude of calibers. Enjoyed it very much but, instead of sticking to that end of the firearms disciplines, I (being Welsh/Scot by birth) had to demonstrate a very big mouth and considerable resistance to idiocy and became involved in the 'gun fight' this side of the border. As a result, I was less and less involved in the actual use of firearms and had to sell them off.

Makes one wonder if it was wise or not, but as of the last election here, the 'enemy' (if I can call them that) got decimated and we may now have a government more mature and willing to listen to reason. Time will tell.

Again, my thanks to each of you who responded and (this is not any 'ego trip') since I was never beaten in the pro-gun argument during that period of time, I would be more than happy to offer whatever I can to anyone who may wish to have some 'ammo' to refute the 'other side.'

Just a thought -- and, again, many thanks.
 
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mind?

Sorry -- but at a certain age one tends to forget things -- and someone suggested a picture -- certainly would not mind doing that but, again, my 'experience' in the computer world dictates that most of the time I am totally confused about anything past the simplest basics. In time I hope to correct that fault, but for the present just getting on this site was a chore -- and having accomplished that much, I gotta tell you, I'm pretty proud -- something like the five-year-old who has 'mastered' his bike without falling off more than twice.

Anyway, my thanks to all - - and I did puruse the reloading site and have come up with some interesting ideas -- thanks again. Would be glad to converse with anyone with like interests -- bearing in mind I am from a 'different world' than most on here.
 
model 36

Again, since I forgot the question asked -- my model 36 was in my possession for a period way back when and my persent curiosity is because I read many of your magazines and have my own library which goes back some and I find some interesting variations in today's loads compared to those at that time -- a couple of them are back in the thirties -- and, of course, more recent ones.

Perhaps at some time I may be lucky enough to come across another 36 in similar condition and, if so would likely want to handload. Again, at my age, more for self defense than anything else.

Any other information I can offer I will attempt to do, but that pretty well covers my information on the one I had earlier.
 
Bill,

A hearty welcome to the forum. Lots of great folks, a ton of info plus many experts here to help you out. I've learned alot about my S&W's since joining. Only problem is oogling over the beautiful specimens and having to have just one more for the collection. Wife cut me off from any purchases for one year due to my addiction to them:)!

Since you're a handloader you know NEVER to trust any friends handloads. Thats my own point of view and many others. They can and have ended many a friendship and weapon (handgun, shotgun or rifle), due to overloaded cases.

I'd also advise from a legal standpoint not to use handloads in your model 36 or any other weapon that may be used fro SD. or

You cannot go wrong using Speer Gold Dots in 38 Special+P 135 Grain Short Barrel Hollow Points for your 36. I use SGD's in my handguns that may be used for self defense. They are the choice of many LE agencies and get the job done. You may suffer much less grief if you use them for SD and the case goes to court.

http://www.speer-ammo.com/products/short_brl.aspx

Take care and stay safe,

Roger
 
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Many thanks, Roger and I agree with you 100%.

Interestingly, that is the same advice I have gotten from a few members and it is good advice. Will pay attention to the Gold Dot.

I have been curious because of the changes that have taken place in all components over the years and, since being completely involved in the political fight for some 41 years, one gets away from things.

Again, my thanks and hope to hear more from you.
 
Hi Bill welcome to the forum. At my advanced age I tend to just scan most posts, so I'm not sure if you owned an M-36 or still own one. Either way here are my suggestions for ammo for any J frame. Shoot standard 38 special ammo in it at the range, then load it up with +P+ ammo for self-defense; the reason I suggest this is if you ever have to soot for real you will have more important thing to worry about than will this ammo hurt my revolver.
 
You'r handle sure fits.

I like Hornady 125 JHP/XTP.

Placement of first round and recovery is the deciding factor for me.

Welcome.
 
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Yessir, I've been told that a number of times in my lifetime -- specifically at the hunting camp years back when Canadians would only laugh at my predictions, even though I demonstrated through showing them government documents and news clippings, that that is what was going to happen.

Having survived this long, after 41 years in that fight (and never having been shown to be wrong) I finally saw victory during our last election. Those who have for years had the attitude of "born to rule," were soundly beaten -- nearly to extinction -- and that was the result of Canadian firearms owners finally figuring it out -- you have to be prepared to enter the political fight during an election and demonstrate you have had enough -- and I sincerely believe that is what happened -- and, at this moment, I feel exonerated in my constant ranting(s).

Anyhow, glad to hear from you and I take the comment as a compliment -- as I do now from many up here.

Again, thanks -- and look forward to making friends on this site and learning some of the things that I lost during those 41 years. I, also, am a veteran -- from the Korean kaffufle.
 
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And again

Again, my thanks to all who have responded. It is good to finally get back into the firearms community -- no matter how limited that may be at my age.

I would like some guidance on where to put comments I have with respect to the firearms arguments which continue on and on, on both sides of the border.

Perhaps I could offer some positive comments -- but, that is a decision to be made by the individuals.

I need to know the appropriate forum for 'political' comments so I do not intrude into the wrong areas.

Many thanks
 
Talkative:

Do you have limitations in regard expanding/hollow point ammo in Canada?

If so, get some Buffalo Bore 150 grain hard cast wadcutter rounds (their 20D load).

Best of luck,

Rich
Cape Cod
 
RichCapeCod said:
Talkative:

Do you have limitations in regard expanding/hollow point ammo in Canada?

If so, get some Buffalo Bore 150 grain hard cast wadcutter rounds (their 20D load).

Best of luck,

Rich
Cape Cod
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This comment is somewhat exagerated, but we have so many restrictions on what is, what is not, what may, what could be and so on, it becomes embarrassing to try to list them.

However, having been away from the firearms disciplines for some 40-plus years, fighting in the political arena in an attempt to have PROPER firearms legislation brought forward, I simply have lost track of all the 'wrinkles' put into our legislation -- but, I would not be surprised that such restrictions do exist.

I will attempt to follow up here on that and, who knows? -- maybe there is a tooth fairy. I strongly doubt it, but I suppose anything may be possible.

Many thanks for your response.

Bill
 
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Hi Bill welcome to the forum. At my advanced age I tend to just scan most posts, so I'm not sure if you owned an M-36 or still own one. Either way here are my suggestions for ammo for any J frame. Shoot standard 38 special ammo in it at the range, then load it up with +P+ ammo for self-defense; the reason I suggest this is if you ever have to soot for real you will have more important thing to worry about than will this ammo hurt my revolver.
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Gotcha, sir, and I understand and fully agree with your comments.

Just a question? -- You say: "At my advanced age......" and I wonder if you and I are in a similar situation. I was born in 1931 and am still hanging in. My interests, unfortunately got sidetracked by my big mouth getting me involved with the political mess up here concerning lawful firearms ownership/use and I spent all my time and money in that arena until I went broke.

However, I did form the NFA (National Firearms Association) in the early eighties and it is still in existence. Whether or not that in and of itself had any effect on firearms owners up here is debatable, but I prefer to think that, after all that time, our last election proved that it did.

Politically, the major political 'enemy' in that fight was literally decimated beyond anything experienced in their history since the beginning of this country. Who knows? We can all hope. And, for good or bad, the issue/politics still is my major interest even now.

Thanks for your comments -- and take care.
 
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